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The Balance Project | Wall Township

Middle School Fall Social

November 01, 2026
6:00 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST
A fall night out for our middle schoolers! We're getting the kids together at The Bev Shack for dirty sodas, a fun activity and a chance to meet some new faces & catch up with friends. $10 per person, which includes a dirty soda + activity. Spots are limited, so please RSVP to reserve yours! Payment can be made via Venmo @Danielle-McClintic or at check-in. If paying by Venmo, please include your child's name in the note.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

The Digital Delusion: A Statewide Book Discussion Series

November 02, 2026
7:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
Ed Tech
Join the Conversation A free statewide community conversation about The Digital Delusion A teacher watches a class disappear into their Chromebooks and wonders whether the lesson would have landed better on paper. A parent reads a screen-time report from the school portal and has no idea what to do with it. Those two people should be talking to each other. That's what this is. This fall, The Balance Project- Central Virginia is hosting a six-part community conversation around Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath's The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning — and How to Help Them Thrive Again. We read about fifty pages every two weeks, meet on Zoom for an hour, and talk it through. On January 25, Dr. Horvath joins us live to answer the questions we've gathered all fall. It's free, it's open to anyone in Virginia, and you don't need to have made up your mind about technology in schools to belong here. The best conversations happen when people who see things differently actually sit down and talk it out. If you teach, or lead a school, you'll leave with: - Language for what you've been noticing: the research behind why a room goes quiet and unproductive the moment the laptops open - A clear read on what the evidence actually supports, so when a purchase or a mandate comes down you can respond with something sturdier than a hunch - Colleagues in other divisions working through the same thing. This is a statewide room, not a building-level gripe session - An hour with a Harvard-trained learning scientist who spent years teaching If you're a parent, you'll leave with: - A grounded sense of what screens are doing to learning: separate from the screen-time panic, and separate from the marketing - Specific questions to bring to your teacher, your principal, or your school board, and the confidence that they're the right ones - A much clearer picture of what teachers are actually working with, which changes how those conversations go - Company. 4,041 Virginians have signed our petitions on this. You are not the only one asking. The details - Six Monday evenings, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., on Zoom October 19 · November 2 · November 16 · December 7 · January 11 · January 25 - Free and open to anyone in Virginia - About fifty pages every two weeks — and come even if you didn't finish - You will need to obtain your own copy of the book. - Live only, never recorded, so people can say what they actually think - Register once; the same link works for all six evenings Register by October 5 and the reading schedule reaches you in time to start. After that you're still welcome — you'll just be reading a little faster.
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The Balance Project | Freehold

No School Play Club

November 05, 2026
3:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST
Independence And Play
Join us on this day off from school for some outdoor free play. This is a great opportunity to get our kids together outside of school, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with other parents. All ages are welcome but ideal for ages 5 and up. Bring bikes, scooters, balls, or other loose parts.
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The Balance Project | Northern Virginia Balance Project

Devices & Delights: Northern Virginia

November 09, 2026
6:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
This event is FREE and open to the public! We will have free appetizers available for as long as supplies last. Bring your kid after practice! Or get a sitter and make it a date night! Drop in any time between 6-9pm to learn about and test out various kid-safe, alternative devices.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Powhatan County School Board Meeting

November 10, 2026
6:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
Ed Tech
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS - REGULATION In accordance with School Board Policies BDDH and KD, any resident of Powhatan County or PCPS staff member may address the board during public comment. The Board Chair will call speakers who have signed up for the podium. Speakers must stay at the podium and wait to be recognized by the Chair. Each individual will have three minutes, and delegations will have five minutes to provide their comments. Please respect this time limitation so others may address the board, and note no one may sign up to speak and then relinquish their speaking time to another or previous speaker. A maximum of thirty minutes will be designated for public comment this evening. Please address your comments to the board as a whole, not individual board members, the audience, or the staff. Please begin by stating your name and district. The board requests that all speakers maintain an environment that promotes listening and respect. The board will not respond to or address issues raised by speakers during public comment, and speakers are reminded that the Board Chair is authorized to stop or remove any speaker who uses vulgar, disruptive, or threatening language. Your acceptance and adherence to these guidelines will be greatly appreciated. All speakers who wish to participate must sign up before the Public Comment period begins, providing their name and address. Speakers will be announced by the Board Chair to approach the podium to speak, and only those individuals who have signed up in advance will be able to approach the podium. If speakers have handouts or information for the Board, please give these to the School Board Clerk before approaching the podium. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Members of the community, including students enrolled in the division, are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the Powhatan County School Board to observe its deliberations. Any resident of Powhatan County or employee of Powhatan County Public Schools may address the School Board on matters related to Powhatan County Public Schools at any regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the School Board are requested to contact the superintendent, the School Board clerk, or their designee for placement on the agenda. The chair is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and collaborates with the other School Board Members & the Superintendent to the subjects being presented and the length of time allocated for such presentation. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair. If, at the conclusion of the speaker's remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member addresses the speaker only with the permission of the chair. No one is allowed to make additional presentations until everyone who wishes to speak has an opportunity to make an initial presentation.
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The Balance Project | The Balance Project - Granby, CT

November 2026 Granby Balance Project Meeting

November 10, 2026
6:30 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Monthly Granby Balance Project meeting, all are welcome! Agenda: 1. Updates: Tin Can initiative, Trunk or Treat 2. Ideas for new events: DopaMind Kids education sessions, Devices & Delights, PlayClubs, idea generation. 3. Open discussion
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Chesterfield County School Board Meeting

November 10, 2026
6:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
Ed Tech
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS The School Board encourages public participation at regular meetings. The order of business of any regular meeting shall include opportunities for the public to address the School Board as provided in School Board Policy 1110. Please refer to the policy for specific procedures for Public Hearings and the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Following is the procedure by which the public may speak before the School Board: Public Hearings: Persons wishing to speak at scheduled public hearings are required to notify the School Board Clerk’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Individuals shall limit their comments to four minutes. Individuals may not yield their time to other speakers. The Chair may further limit the time allotted to speakers in order to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting and the conclusion of the meeting at a reasonable time. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair and if, at the conclusion of their remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member will address the speaker only with the permission of the chair. Speakers shall limit their comments by addressing only that which is the subject of the public hearing. Public Comment Period: Persons who have requested to offer comment on subjects germane to the services or policies of Chesterfield County Public Schools not a subject for a scheduled public hearing will be heard during the specified public comment period of the meeting. Public comment will be conducted under the agenda topic "Public Comment" at each regular School Board meeting at such time as the School Board determines in its meeting agenda development. Persons wishing to speak are asked to notify the Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and to provide the specific subject of the schools-related comments to be offered. Individuals shall limit their comments to four minutes. Individuals may not yield their time to other speakers. The Chair may further limit the time allotted to speakers and the number of speakers in order to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting and the conclusion of the meeting at a reasonable time. When limiting the number of speakers, the Chair shall give priority to those who did not speak during the public comment period of the immediately previous meeting. Citizens are encouraged to submit their written comments via the online form found at https://tinyurl.com/CCPS101326WrittenComment. Comments submitted via the online form will be distributed to the Board prior to the start of the meeting and included as an addendum to the meeting minutes. Citizens wishing to address the Board in person during the public comment period are asked to contact the Clerk's office no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or via the form at https://tinyurl.com/CCPS101326InPersonSignUp. Citizens wishing to address the Board in person during the public comment period who require an accommodation due to a disability, please note this when contacting the Clerk's Office as well. The online comment form will also close at 2:00 p.m. The work session and business meeting will be broadcast via live stream at http://chesterfieldschoolsva.swagit.com/live/ and via television on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28. Call 804-348-8011 or email Elke_Namola@ccpsnet.net for more information.
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The Balance Project

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

November 10, 2026
7:00 PM EST - 8:15 PM EST
This class will empower attendees with simple practices to help them cultivate relaxation, overall wellness, and a sense of improved well-being. Our instructor, Carole Rogers (certified life coach and meditation guide) will share exercises to help everyone slow down, reconnect with themselves, and engage more intentionally with their inner world. Beginners welcome! Please note there is $25 donation required to attend each class. ADDITIONAL DATES remaining in the series: Tuesday, December 15 (See link below) Tuesday, January 19
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Henrico County School Board Meeting

November 12, 2026
6:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
Ed Tech
Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0
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The Balance Project | Wethersfield, CT

November Community Meeting

November 17, 2026
6:00 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST
We invite you to the SECOND of FIVE community meetings for the 26-27 school year. Whether you've been to every meeting or haven't made it to one yet, please join us! Topics TBD
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Technology in Schools: A Community Conversation

November 17, 2026
6:00 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST
Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Screens at school: what's the right balance? Districts across Central Virginia are working through that question right now. Henrico adopted new student screen-time limits in August, and Chesterfield is no longer sending Chromebooks home with students in kindergarten through second grade. Join us for a free community conversation with five people who look at it from very different angles. Meet the panel • Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, Virginia state senator and classroom teacher, who is working on this issue at the state level • W. Monty Jones, professor of education at VCU with a Ph.D. in instructional technology • Dr. Kate Bowers, pediatrician and founder of Firefly Pediatrics • Madison Irving, Henrico School Board chair and Chesterfield County teacher • Angela Petry, Licensed Professional Counselor, Owner of Phoenix Behavioral Health LLC Bring your questions You can send one in when you RSVP, and we'll pick several to ask the panel (similar questions may be combined). You're also welcome to ask in person. Who should come Parents, teachers, school leaders, grandparents and anyone who cares about kids and learning. Every point of view is welcome, and you'll leave with ideas you can use at school and at home. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:00–7:30 PM North Courthouse Road Library 325 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236 Free A free, nonpartisan educational event hosted by The Balance Project – Central Virginia, a chapter of The Balance Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Not sponsored by the library.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Central Virginia Monthly Meeting

November 18, 2026
7:30 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
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The Balance Project | Scotch Plains-Fanwood

MINDFUL TECH SHOWCASE: Union County

November 19, 2026
7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play
Explore the latest kid-safe phones, watches, music players, cameras, and digital wellness tools—all in one place. Compare products and discover healthier technology solutions for your family.
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The Balance Project | Wall Township

Book Club!

November 20, 2026
7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt has become one of the most talked about parenting books in the country. A #1 New York Times bestseller with more than two million copies sold, it's sparked a national conversation about smartphones, social media, and the shift from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood. Join us at Beach Haus Brewery for a drink and conversation about the book, what stood out and what it means for our families.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Virginia Board of Education Meeting

December 03, 2026
9:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
Ed Tech
The Board of Education will accept public comment in advance of the meeting through the Board of Education Comment Form. (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCXa2vyNgj4xCt6ar55Yu13xURFlQT1k5U1lYTkE1NDQ0M05aSzVOOEpINS4u&route=shorturl) This form collects public comments for review by the members of the Board. The Board accepts comments from the public on all matters related to public education in Virginia. Comments may be submitted at any time but will be collected and shared with Board members as part of the meeting materials for its next scheduled business meeting. Members of the public may sign up to address the Board at one of its scheduled business meetings by using the Board of Education Public Comment Sign-Up Form. (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCXa2vyNgj4xCt6ar55Yu13xUN045TlFGWDVKWFdDRk1YQjhXQlhNWThNUS4u&route=shorturl) Requests to address the Board should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled business meeting but may be requested at the meeting at the discretion of the President. For all meetings, persons are encouraged to print items of interest as hard copies will not be available at the meeting site. Wi-Fi is available in the meeting room. Please note that the Massey Library Technology Center opens at 8:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Board staff at boe@doe.virginia.gov.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Mindful Tech Showcase

December 03, 2026
5:30 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play
Thinking about a first phone or smartwatch for your kid this holiday season? Come see what’s out there before you buy. The Mindful Tech Showcase is a free, drop-in evening for families. You can try out tech made with kids in mind, like kid-friendly landlines, simpler phones and watches, and tools for managing screens at home. We will have information on each device, and you’ll take home a booklet that compares them all in detail. Bring the kids! We’ll have appetizers, and you’re welcome to stay for dinner afterward. When: Thursday, December 3, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Come and go any time. Where: Capital Ale House Midlothian, upstairs in the Loft. 13831 Village Place Dr, Midlothian, VA 23114 Please RSVP so we know how many booklets and appetizers to plan for. It’s free and open to everyone! Thanks to Capital Ale House for hosting us!
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Powhatan County School Board Meeting

December 08, 2026
6:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
Ed Tech
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS - REGULATION In accordance with School Board Policies BDDH and KD, any resident of Powhatan County or PCPS staff member may address the board during public comment. The Board Chair will call speakers who have signed up for the podium. Speakers must stay at the podium and wait to be recognized by the Chair. Each individual will have three minutes, and delegations will have five minutes to provide their comments. Please respect this time limitation so others may address the board, and note no one may sign up to speak and then relinquish their speaking time to another or previous speaker. A maximum of thirty minutes will be designated for public comment this evening. Please address your comments to the board as a whole, not individual board members, the audience, or the staff. Please begin by stating your name and district. The board requests that all speakers maintain an environment that promotes listening and respect. The board will not respond to or address issues raised by speakers during public comment, and speakers are reminded that the Board Chair is authorized to stop or remove any speaker who uses vulgar, disruptive, or threatening language. Your acceptance and adherence to these guidelines will be greatly appreciated. All speakers who wish to participate must sign up before the Public Comment period begins, providing their name and address. Speakers will be announced by the Board Chair to approach the podium to speak, and only those individuals who have signed up in advance will be able to approach the podium. If speakers have handouts or information for the Board, please give these to the School Board Clerk before approaching the podium. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Members of the community, including students enrolled in the division, are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the Powhatan County School Board to observe its deliberations. Any resident of Powhatan County or employee of Powhatan County Public Schools may address the School Board on matters related to Powhatan County Public Schools at any regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the School Board are requested to contact the superintendent, the School Board clerk, or their designee for placement on the agenda. The chair is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and collaborates with the other School Board Members & the Superintendent to the subjects being presented and the length of time allocated for such presentation. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair. If, at the conclusion of the speaker's remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member addresses the speaker only with the permission of the chair. No one is allowed to make additional presentations until everyone who wishes to speak has an opportunity to make an initial presentation.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Chesterfield County School Board Meeting

December 08, 2026
6:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
Ed Tech
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS The School Board encourages public participation at regular meetings. The order of business of any regular meeting shall include opportunities for the public to address the School Board as provided in School Board Policy 1110. Please refer to the policy for specific procedures for Public Hearings and the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Following is the procedure by which the public may speak before the School Board: Public Hearings: Persons wishing to speak at scheduled public hearings are required to notify the School Board Clerk’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Individuals shall limit their comments to four minutes. Individuals may not yield their time to other speakers. The Chair may further limit the time allotted to speakers in order to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting and the conclusion of the meeting at a reasonable time. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair and if, at the conclusion of their remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member will address the speaker only with the permission of the chair. Speakers shall limit their comments by addressing only that which is the subject of the public hearing. Public Comment Period: Persons who have requested to offer comment on subjects germane to the services or policies of Chesterfield County Public Schools not a subject for a scheduled public hearing will be heard during the specified public comment period of the meeting. Public comment will be conducted under the agenda topic "Public Comment" at each regular School Board meeting at such time as the School Board determines in its meeting agenda development. Persons wishing to speak are asked to notify the Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and to provide the specific subject of the schools-related comments to be offered. Individuals shall limit their comments to four minutes. Individuals may not yield their time to other speakers. The Chair may further limit the time allotted to speakers and the number of speakers in order to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting and the conclusion of the meeting at a reasonable time. When limiting the number of speakers, the Chair shall give priority to those who did not speak during the public comment period of the immediately previous meeting. Citizens are encouraged to submit their written comments via the online form found at https://tinyurl.com/CCPS101326WrittenComment. Comments submitted via the online form will be distributed to the Board prior to the start of the meeting and included as an addendum to the meeting minutes. Citizens wishing to address the Board in person during the public comment period are asked to contact the Clerk's office no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or via the form at https://tinyurl.com/CCPS101326InPersonSignUp. Citizens wishing to address the Board in person during the public comment period who require an accommodation due to a disability, please note this when contacting the Clerk's Office as well. The online comment form will also close at 2:00 p.m. The work session and business meeting will be broadcast via live stream at http://chesterfieldschoolsva.swagit.com/live/ and via television on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28. Call 804-348-8011 or email Elke_Namola@ccpsnet.net for more information.
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The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

December 08, 2026
8:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Henrico County School Board Meeting

December 10, 2026
6:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
Ed Tech
Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0
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The Balance Project

Meditation and Mindfulness

December 15, 2026
7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
This class will empower attendees with simple practices to help them cultivate relaxation, overall wellness, and a sense of improved well-being. Our instructor, Carole Rogers (certified life coach and meditation guide) will share exercises to help everyone slow down, reconnect with themselves, and engage more intentionally with their inner world. Beginners welcome! Please note there is $25 donation required to attend each class. LINK for payment will be coming shortly. ADDITIONAL DATES in the series: Tuesday, January 19
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Central Virginia Monthly Meeting

December 16, 2026
7:30 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Powhatan County School Board Meeting

January 12, 2027
6:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
Ed Tech
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS - REGULATION In accordance with School Board Policies BDDH and KD, any resident of Powhatan County or PCPS staff member may address the board during public comment. The Board Chair will call speakers who have signed up for the podium. Speakers must stay at the podium and wait to be recognized by the Chair. Each individual will have three minutes, and delegations will have five minutes to provide their comments. Please respect this time limitation so others may address the board, and note no one may sign up to speak and then relinquish their speaking time to another or previous speaker. A maximum of thirty minutes will be designated for public comment this evening. Please address your comments to the board as a whole, not individual board members, the audience, or the staff. Please begin by stating your name and district. The board requests that all speakers maintain an environment that promotes listening and respect. The board will not respond to or address issues raised by speakers during public comment, and speakers are reminded that the Board Chair is authorized to stop or remove any speaker who uses vulgar, disruptive, or threatening language. Your acceptance and adherence to these guidelines will be greatly appreciated. All speakers who wish to participate must sign up before the Public Comment period begins, providing their name and address. Speakers will be announced by the Board Chair to approach the podium to speak, and only those individuals who have signed up in advance will be able to approach the podium. If speakers have handouts or information for the Board, please give these to the School Board Clerk before approaching the podium. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Members of the community, including students enrolled in the division, are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the Powhatan County School Board to observe its deliberations. Any resident of Powhatan County or employee of Powhatan County Public Schools may address the School Board on matters related to Powhatan County Public Schools at any regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the School Board are requested to contact the superintendent, the School Board clerk, or their designee for placement on the agenda. The chair is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and collaborates with the other School Board Members & the Superintendent to the subjects being presented and the length of time allocated for such presentation. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair. If, at the conclusion of the speaker's remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member addresses the speaker only with the permission of the chair. No one is allowed to make additional presentations until everyone who wishes to speak has an opportunity to make an initial presentation.
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The Balance Project

POWER HOUR: WE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG: Parenting in the Screen Age

January 12, 2027
7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media
Join us for a thoughtful discussion about how to navigate today's modern screen -filled world. We want parents to know we are all in this together. Whether you are considering a device or phone for your child, your kids already have phones, or you are a new mom, this discussion will get you thinking. We will provide information and research to help you decide how to move forward and figure out what is right for your family. We Didn't Do Anything Wrong: POWER HOUR WEBINAR SERIES Tuesday, January 12, 2027 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xgj-whob-gps
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The Balance Project | Wethersfield, CT

January Community Meeting

January 17, 2027
6:00 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST
We invite you to the THIRD of FIVE community meetings for the 26-27 school year. Whether you've been to every meeting or haven't made it to one yet, please join us! Topics TBD
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The Balance Project

Meditation and Mindfulness

January 19, 2027
7:00 PM EST - 8:15 PM EST
This class will empower attendees with simple practices to help them cultivate relaxation, overall wellness, and a sense of improved well-being. Our instructor, Carole Rogers (certified life coach and meditation guide) will share exercises to help everyone slow down, reconnect with themselves, and engage more intentionally with their inner world. Beginners welcome! Please note there is $25 donation required to attend each class. LINK for payment will be coming shortly.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Central Virginia Monthly Meeting

January 20, 2027
7:30 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
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The Balance Project | Suffield, CT

Mindful Tech Parent/Caregiver Info Evening

January 21, 2027
6:30 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
Through a grant from the Suffield Community Fund (Greater Hartford Gives Foundation), awarded to the Suffield Elementary PTO, we will be hosting a speaker from the nonprofit organization 'DopaMind Kids' to speak to families about technology. Information will tie directly to the student assemblies taking place on 1/21 and 1/22 across Spaulding and McAlister. ATTEND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN COOL PRIZES: - 2 Tin Cans will be raffled off - 2 Bloom cards will be raffled off - other fun give aways! * Celebrated science communicator and award-winning children’s book author Bethany Barton brings the science of screentime to life * Learn about how our brains work, how technology affects them, and simple parenting strategies for making balanced choices Need childcare during the informational presentation? Parks & Rec. & Youth Services have offered their support by hosting a drop-off kid event that evening in the middle school cafeteria (registration linked under "event details").
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Henrico County School Board Meeting

January 28, 2027
6:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
Ed Tech
Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Central Virginia Monthly Meeting

February 17, 2027
7:30 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
In-Person

The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Henrico County School Board Meeting

February 25, 2027
6:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
Ed Tech
Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0
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The Balance Project | Wethersfield, CT

March Community Meeting

We invite you to the FOURTH of FIVE community meetings for the 26-27 school year. Whether you've been to every meeting or haven't made it to one yet, please join us! Topics TBD
Virtual

The Balance Project

All Screen Are Not Created Equal: POWER HOUR WEBINAR SERIES

March 16, 2027
7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Join us as we chat with The Balance Project Advisor and Rutgers professor, Gina Marcello and others about the positive role some screens can play in our lives. Gina Marcello, PhD is an Associate Teaching Professor at Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information. She co-developed and coordinates Disinformation Detox in Communication, Media, and Information Studies, Rutgers' first general education media and information literacy course. A thirty-year media educator and advocate, Gina's teaching and scholarship bridge media psychology, sociotechnical systems, media ecology, and epistemic cognition. Sign up now for this informative and eye-opening conversation with Gina and other experts to help us all find balance. All Screens are Not Created Equal: POWER HOUR WEBINAR SERIES Tuesday, March 16, 2027 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pky-fktb-brx Or dial: ‪(US) +1 385-325-0482‬ PIN: ‪131 984 137‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pky-fktb-brx?pin=2472562853097
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Central Virginia Monthly Meeting

March 17, 2027
7:30 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
In-Person

The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Henrico County School Board Meeting

March 25, 2027
6:30 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
Ed Tech
Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0
Virtual

The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Central Virginia Monthly Meeting

April 21, 2027
7:30 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
In-Person

The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Henrico County School Board Meeting

April 29, 2027
6:30 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
Ed Tech
Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0
In-Person

The Balance Project | Wethersfield, CT

May Community Meeting

May 04, 2027
6:00 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT
We invite you to the LAST of FIVE community meetings for the 26-27 school year. Whether you've been to every meeting or haven't made it to one yet, please join us! Topics TBD.
Virtual

The Balance Project

POWER HOUR WEBINAR SERIES: STAY TUNED..TOPIC TBA

May 04, 2027
7:00 PM EDT - 8:15 PM EDT
Join us for the fourth WEBINAR in our series The Balance Project POWER HOUR. We are working on a great list of panelists for our spring panel! Gather your communities in one place to join our discussion. Save the date and check back for more details! POWER HOUR: WEBINAR TOPIC TBA Tuesday, May 4, 2027 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/biu-qzvk-giv Or dial: ‪(US) +1 515-518-1480‬ PIN: ‪991 402 350‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/biu-qzvk-giv?pin=3580166121146
In-Person

The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Henrico County School Board Meeting

May 13, 2027
6:30 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
Ed Tech
Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0
Virtual

The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region

Central Virginia Monthly Meeting

May 19, 2027
7:30 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
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